Faith Kipyegon Shatters 1500m World Record Again at Monaco Diamond League

In a historic performance on August 9, 2025, Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon reclaimed the 1500m world record at the Herculis EBS Diamond League meet in Monaco. Clocking a breathtaking 3:47.03, she erased her own previous record (3:49.11, set in 2023), becoming the first woman to ever break 3:48. Running with tactical precision, Kipyegon surged past the final lap in under 58 seconds to leave rivals stunned. I wanted to show that age isn’t a barrier—I’m 31 and still improving, she said post-race. The achievement cemented her legacy as arguably the greatest middle-distance runner in history. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe called it a masterclass in pacing and courage. Kenya’s Ministry of Sports announced a KSh 10 million reward, while Athletics Kenya fast-tracked plans for a national training camp in Iten named in her honor.